MasterCard Embarks on Seven New Markets
MasterCard operates in 48 of Africa’s 55 markets, thanks to expansion into seven new markets across Central and West Africa – Chad, Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda and The Gambia. The MasterCard acceptance network of ATMs and Point of Sale terminals has also increased significantly to reach more than 58,000 ATM locations and 438,000 POS terminals across Africa. The introduction of electronic payments to these markets is providing positive social and economic impact as companies get to conduct their businesses beyond the cash environment.